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CONSTITUTION DAY reminds us of our commitments towards the ideals of constitution: Webinar on Constitution Day by FOB TIRUCHIRAPALLI
Field Outreach Bureau under Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting organised webinar on Constitution Day and Pillars of Democracy on Monday.
Shri J Kamaraj Director Regional Outreach Bureau Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in his presidential speech said that the Constitution day is celebrated from 2015 onwards to create awareness about our Constitution. This is the moment to revisit and rededicate ourselves to the ideals and principles of the constitution. He said though the fundamental duties of constitution had entrusted citizens to ensure safety of women, Protection of Children from sexual Offences Act  and prevention of sexual Harassment to women act were later brought to ensure safety of children and women. He pointed out the importance of government machinery in finding solution to problems faced by people. He said that our country is a welfare state and inclusive country. He stressed that constitution makers led by Father of our constitution Dr B R Ambedkar had given us a Constitution which has valid points from French Ireland American British Constitutions. Constitution is supreme which gives equal importance to states which is pointed out in first Article itself. It has to be pointed out that only over 100 amendments have been made in 75 years of Independence. He spoke about the pillars of democracy - Legislature, executive and Judiciary. He cited the incident in Bihar Court where POCSO case was heard by a honourable Judge and the verdict delivered in a single day.
Shri K Devi Padmanabhan Field Publicity Officer Tiruchirapalli in his introductory speech said that Constitution day is celebrated on November 26 to commemorate adoption of Constitution by Constituent Assembly on the same say in 1949. After announcement by Prime Minister Shri NarendraModi, from 2015 onwards every year National Constitution Day is celebrated on November 26. He said that Constitution contained 395 Articles and 8 schedules with 1,45,000 words making it longest national constitution to be adopted. Now it has 448 Articles, 12 schedules with 105 amendments. He pointed out that Constitution Day is moment to remember Father of Indian Constitution Dr B R Ambedkar and drafting committee members Munshi Mohammed Sadullah, AlladiKrishnaswamyIyer, N GopalaswamyIyyangar, Khaitan and Mitter. He said that India is one of the largest democracy and because of strong Constitution our democratic values have stood the test of time. He also pointed out the importance of strong pillars of democracy- Legislature, Executive and Judiciary.
Dr T Malarvili, Principal, Govt Arts and Science College, NavalurKutapattuTrichy in her chief guest address said that Constitution day is very important. He urged people to follow our constitution as it is one of the most unique Constitution.
Dr N Seetha Lakshmi, Associate Professor, History, Periayar EVR College Trichy in her special address said that the Constitution was adopted in November 26, 1949 and came into force on January 26, 1950. She said that totally there were 11 sessions 166 days between adoption and enforcement. Central government announced on November 19, 2015 that every year Constitution Day will be celebrated on November 26. She said that Constitution is set of laws and rules for the Government machinery from the ruler to the ruled. She spoke about constitutional reforms, Constituent Assembly and the pillars of making of Constitution. She pointed out the importance of fundamental rights right to equality right to freedom right against exploitation right to freedom of religion. She also spoke about fundamental duties as enshrined in our constitution.
Dr P Srinivasan, NSS Programme Officer, Govt Arts and Science College NavalurKutappatu and Dr R Gunasaundari NSS Programme Officer Govt Arts and Science College NavalurKutapattu rendered felicitation address and urged students to know more about our constitution. Shri K Ravindran Field Publicity Assistant Field Outreach Bureau Tiruchirapalli welcomed and moderated the webinar.